CVE-2012-2543 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2/SP3, 2010 SP1, Office 2011 for Mac, Excel Viewer, and Office Compatibility Pack SP2/SP3. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system by enticing them to open a specially crafted spreadsheet. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over a network with medium attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity and EPSS score, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are public exploits or Metasploit modules available. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2007CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2007CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2010CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2010:sp1:x64:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2010CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2010:sp1:x86:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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